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from 47 up to 60 percent now? 2pooped2pop Oct 2012 #1
Bet he is really pissed about universal sufferage. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 #3
lol 2pooped2pop Oct 2012 #14
Only those with property should get to vote treestar Oct 2012 #47
Actually, I think it's spelled 'suffrage' ElboRuum Oct 2012 #63
DU's spell checker must be broken.... dixiegrrrrl Oct 2012 #70
60% of Lyan Ryan is full of shit Flashmann Oct 2012 #36
Dear Obama campaign BeyondGeography Oct 2012 #2
It's killing me now! Why does no one bring up how much some of the wealthy take from taxpayers? brewens Oct 2012 #4
me too barbtries Oct 2012 #7
I am a taker? RuthK Oct 2012 #18
I think that is exactly what they are saying Ruth. AllyCat Oct 2012 #20
"When we can't work, we're supposed to drop dead?" Amaril Oct 2012 #22
exactly. barbtries Oct 2012 #23
Of course they are takers. And just look at people like Ryan himself notadmblnd Oct 2012 #37
I heard part of his story was saving his social security benefits he got because his dad died brewens Oct 2012 #67
Ryan uses twisted logic in assigning labels. SDjack Oct 2012 #5
Ryan the FAKER Donkees Oct 2012 #6
Says the guy who has spent his entire life sucking the government tit. OffWithTheirHeads Oct 2012 #8
. jsr Oct 2012 #10
Ryan did have a few other short-term/part-time jobs, but don't flatter him: Denzil_DC Oct 2012 #24
This coming from a guy who became a millionaire working for the federal government Bjorn Against Oct 2012 #9
got pension? sarchasm Oct 2012 #11
And he hasn't had to pay for health care Patiod Oct 2012 #33
I like the idea of Socialism lunatica Oct 2012 #12
Yeah, And 40% Of That 60% That Are Voting Age Will Vote For The GOP DallasNE Oct 2012 #13
The percentage of the 47% or the 60%, bluestate10 Oct 2012 #15
Well at least he's clarifying the Republican view to the people in his district undeterred Oct 2012 #16
So I guess that makes all the red states "takers". crazylikafox Oct 2012 #17
First Obama's numbers are up, and now the Republicans' are too! Bucky Oct 2012 #19
still putting down those they want to vote for them. oy. KG Oct 2012 #21
Paul Ryan: 60% Asshole, 38% Douche, 2% Milk n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #25
Damn it ... I wish people would learn some manners ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #40
I know, I'm sorry, it's a bad habit. porphyrian Oct 2012 #42
re: Paul Ryan: 60 Percent Of Americans Are 'Takers,' Not 'Makers' allan01 Oct 2012 #26
Are you a Maker, Mr. Ryan? davidthegnome Oct 2012 #27
Great post! treestar Oct 2012 #43
Thanks! davidthegnome Oct 2012 #56
This guy again. ellie Oct 2012 #28
I used to be like Ryan. rogrot Oct 2012 #29
I want to whack that brat on the side of the head and tell him to get a real job. valerief Oct 2012 #30
Can't help saying rogrot Oct 2012 #31
As a Social Security recipient of that few hundred a month I worked 40-plus years for, I say... classof56 Oct 2012 #46
He oughta know. hobbit709 Oct 2012 #32
Virtually all the Republican voting states are "takers" and not "makers" like those byeya Oct 2012 #34
What is with agtcovert Oct 2012 #35
These idiots don't want to win. sarcasmo Oct 2012 #38
For all the snark - his point is partially correct. SmileyRose Oct 2012 #39
That doesn't sit right treestar Oct 2012 #41
This reminds me of the 400 years of slavery. Who were bonniebgood Oct 2012 #44
So, let me get this straight. The guy who runs the lathe is a "taker". lumberjack_jeff Oct 2012 #45
Ah yes, Ryan the pretender AnnaLee Oct 2012 #48
Pretty big words for someone who has only ever worked for the government. Brickbat Oct 2012 #49
Babies are makers; check their diapers. Doesn't mean that they are superior for it. n/t porphyrian Oct 2012 #50
Uhmmm, Mr ryan ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2012 #51
he is a scum PowerToThePeople Oct 2012 #52
Yes but here is the question I have for you - HOW???? AnnaLee Oct 2012 #55
That question is bigger than either of us PowerToThePeople Oct 2012 #57
Values Hydra Oct 2012 #60
Hope Joe brings this up... fugop Oct 2012 #53
Says the guy who received Social Security benefits from age 15 through college after his father died Ikonoklast Oct 2012 #54
Excuse me, but what has Ryan himself ever made? What an asshole. - n/t coalition_unwilling Oct 2012 #58
We could come up with several suggestions for that! davidthegnome Oct 2012 #59
Words from one of the greatest "Takers" of them all Hydra Oct 2012 #61
Paul, the government signs your paycheck. YOU'RE a taker too. tarheelsunc Oct 2012 #62
What has Paul Ryan ever made? What about der Fuhrer Ayn Rand? Or how about Romney? aint_no_life_nowhere Oct 2012 #64
What a pair, and way to up the ante on your own team!! Coyotl Oct 2012 #65
And where does your paycheck come from, Paul? NYC Liberal Oct 2012 #66
isn't it ryan who's never done anything else but draw his government check? HiPointDem Oct 2012 #68
"I'M RICH" Care Acutely Oct 2012 #69
Hey! Asshat! There's an easy way to change that eridani Oct 2012 #71
What does he think a "safety net" is? JHB Oct 2012 #72
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